Ongoing South Forrest County Food Bank The organization is seeking donations of food, which can be dropped off at the Pinebelt Foundation office (1501 Adeline Street, Suite 1, Hattiesburg) or the Brooklyn County Barn (2169 Carnes Road, Brooklyn).
Financial donations can be made to the food bank with a check to the Pinebelt Foundation, 1501 Adeline Street, Suite 1, Hattiesburg, MS, 39401, or by visiting the website we've linked just below this sentence.
Select days until June 21 FestivalSouth 2025 Several free and ticketed events are scheduled to take place in and around Hattiesburg.
The festival concludes with a concert celebrating the music of Whitney Houston.
Select evenings until Aug. 9 Summer Movie Nights Take place at Town Square Park in Hattiesburg. Each of the following will start "shortly after sunset," officials with the Parks & Recreation Department in Hattiesburg, said.
\ June 21 – Men in Black
\ June 28 – Mary Poppins
\ July 12 – Dirty Dancing
\ July 19 – Tarzan
\ August 2 – Miss Congeniality
\ August 9 – Princess Diaries
Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and snacks for a night of classic hits and summer vibes.
Select days until Oct. 27 Jones College Sports Camps Information on most of the following can be found at JCBobcatCamps.com.
🏈 FOOTBALL
\ June 25 – 7-on-7 Team Camp and an Offensive Line Camp.
\ For more information, contact head coach Lytrel Pollard at lytrel.pollard@jcjc.edu
🏀 MEN’S BASKETBALL
\ June 18 - High School Shootout Camps.
\ June 25 – Elite Camp for 9th-12th graders
\ For more information, contact assistant coach sam.wiseman@jcjc.edu.
🏀 WOMEN’S BASKETBALL.
\ June 23 – Middle School Shootout Camps for 7th-8th grade girls.
\ June 24 – High School Shootout Camps for 9th-12th grade girls.
\ June 25-27 – Kids Camp for youngsters in grades 3-6.
\ July 12 and July 26 – Middle School Elite Camps.
\ Aug. 16 – High School Elite Camps
\ For more information, contact assistant coach Jackson.delk@jcjc.edu.
⚾ BASEBALL
\ June 24 – Summer High School Showcase for 2025- 2029 graduates. Registration at 9:15 a.m. and showcase begins at 10 a.m.
\ July 7-9 – Kids Camp for ages 5-12. 9 a.m.-noon.
\ For more information, contact head coach wesley.thigpen@jcjc.edu.
🥎 SOFTBALL
\ June 18 – Prospects Camp. 5-8 p.m.
\ June 25 – Kids Camp for ages 8-11. 9 a.m.-noon.
\ For more information, contact head coach Tori Dew at tori.dew@jcjc.edu.
⚽ MEN’S SOCCER
\ June 18-20 – Kids Camp for Mini Cats (ages 4-7) and Full Cats (ages 8-12). Mini Cats from 9-11 a.m. Full Cats from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
\ Aug. 3 – ID Camp for 9th-12th graders. Noon-4 p.m.
\ For more information, contact head coach Brendan Connolly at brendan.connolly@jcjc.edu.
⚽ WOMEN’S SOCCER
\ June 18-20 – Kids Camp for Mini Cats (ages 4-7) and Full Cats (ages 8-12). Mini Cats from 9-11 a.m. Full Cats from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
\ Oct. 27 – ID Camp for 9th-12th graders. 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
\ For more information, contact head coach Dolores Deasley at dolores.deasley@jcjc.edu.
📣 CHEERLEADING
\ July 9-11 – Mini Camp for ages 3-6 (9 a.m.-noon) and ages 6-13 (9 a.m.-3 p.m.).
\ For more information, contact coach Kate Ewing at kate.broom@jcjc.edu or 601-477-4899.
June 26th Ellisville’s Light Up the Night Event Starts at 6 p.m. in the downtown area. with live music. The fireworks begin at 9 p.m. "The evening promises a festive combination of entertainment, food, and family fun," organizers tell Pine Belt Radio.
June 28th Mission At The Cross Restoration Run 5-K and 2 Mile Walk Starts from 324 South Magnolia Street in Laurel.
Race day registration starts at 6 a.m.; race begins at 7:30 a.m.
A lot of door prizes will be given away. There will also be drawing to win a dream vacation.
More details are at the link just below this sentence.
June 28th Myrick Booster Club: Food Truck Festival Takes place from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at 995 Freedom Road. Liven up your day with delicious dishes from the best food trucks from Jones County.
June 29th Community Picnic & Fireworks The free celebration starts at 6 p.m. at Temple Baptist Church (5220 Old Highway 11).
Organizers are encouraging families, friends, and neighbors to bring their lawn chairs, enjoy a festive evening, and take part in the summer tradition.
This year’s event promises an exciting lineup of activities, including live music, a variety of games for all ages, and an assortment of food trucks serving up local favorites.
The highlight of the night will be a dazzling fireworks display, lighting up the sky to cap off the festivities.
For more details, call 601-450-3000.
July 3rd Fireworks Display at Sawmill Square Mall Takes place in Laurel. "Locals and visitors alike are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, come early, and celebrate America under the stars," organizers tell Pine Belt Radio. The fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m.
Editor's Note
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